Can″on‐ize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Canonized (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Canonizing.] [F. canoniser or LL. canonizare, fr. L. canon.. See Canon.] 1. (Eccl.) To declare (a deceased person) a saint; to put in the catalogue of saints; as, Thomas a Becket was canonized.
2. To glorify; to exalt to the highest honor.
Fame in time to come canonize us.
Shak.
2. To rate as inspired; to include in the canon.